Zika is a relatively new threat in the region, as is chikungunya, which is why it is critical to go door to door to explain to Hondurans the risks of these diseases, how transmission happens, and what they can… more
In the aftermath of the 2014-2016 epidemic and in the face of its reemergence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, USAID is working with partners, communities and policymakers to help Guinea recover and stay… more
On this Father’s Day, PEPFAR celebrates the fathers like Xolani and the millions of men around the world playing vital roles in ensuring their own health, the welfare of their families and societies, and our… more
Thirty-six years ago today, if someone had told me that we would be on threshold of controlling the HIV/AIDS pandemic without a vaccine or a cure, I would not have believed it. But today we can realize that… more
Friday, May 19, marks the annual Bike to Work Day celebration. This year’s event is a special one: 2017 marks the modern bicycle’s 200 th birthday! The U.S. Department of State’s diplomats explore ways to… more
Across Ghana’s health sector there are critical shortages — from nurses and midwives to radiologists and medical laboratory technologists. Garden City University College (GCUC) , a small private university in… more
Biological agents including viruses, bacteria, and toxins, can devastate local economies with their potential effects on humans and livestock. In addition to potentially catastrophic immediate impact, these… more
In November of last year, the Government of Nigeria launched three new policies aimed at promoting newborn health. One of these, the National Strategy to Scale Up Chlorhexidine (CHX), seeks to increase use of… more
This year, malaria will kill more than 400,000 people around the world. The vast majority will be kids in sub-Saharan Africa. In Zambia, the disease is accepted as a fact of life. Despite success fighting the… more
